The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word MANHANDLED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "disrespectfully treated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disrespectfully treated = manhandled.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MANHANDLED mean?
MANHANDLED verb- To move something heavy by force of men, without aid of levers, pulleys, machine, or tackles.
- To assault or beat up a person.
- To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle.
- To control (a machine, vehicle, situation, etc.) by means of physical strength.